Is there a relationship between core stability, balance and strength in amputee soccer players? A pilot study

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Aytar A., Pekyavas N. O., ERGUN N., Karatas M.

PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.36, no.3, pp.332-338, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 36 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1177/0309364612445836
• Journal Name: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.332-338
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: The body is a kinetic chain and all the systems and muscle groups play important roles in this chain. Core stability, strength and balance are important components of performance within many sports, and in particular soccer. However, the relationship between these components is not fully understood.